Poodles and Chickens - together forever!

[SportTees]

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It is true people don't know about standards-- When I have mine with me most people tell me they have never seen one in person-- only saw the small ones

I like the pics!!

 

[LittleHouseDreams]

I have 4 BOs and a black standard poodle! The chicks are just 4wks old and Nellie is very interested. She is being good however even though she does not understand why the chicks will not play with her.

 

[ninjapoodles]

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The no-shedding thing is a HUGE factor for us, as we're allergic to "regular" dogs. We had a show pointer that we waited years for, who we ADORED, and even with his short coat, we wound up having to return him to the breeder to be re-homed. It was a shame, as not only did we love him, he was the finest quality pointer you ever saw. So it's poodles for us all the way.

We also breed and show minis, and if I post pictures of them on Flickr with no size-cues (nothing in the shot that could be used to compare scale), I will invariably get invites to add the pic to the standard poodle groups. And THAT is what breeding quality miniatures (and toys, to a lesser extent) is about. All three varieties have the exact same breed standard, so ideally, you should not be able to tell which is which without size cues. I'm tremendously flattered when someone says, "I thought that was a picture of a standard!"

I also think that most poodles--and I mean pretty much ALL of t hem--that non-poodle people have experience with are poor representatives of the breed. Short legs, long bodies, cropped-off bunny-tails, big bulging eyes, soft thin coats, iffy temperaments, yappiness, etc. While these dogs have everything to offer as pets, they're just not true to poodle type, and sadly, that's what the breed is judged on.

ON THE OTHER HAND--we as poodle enthusiasts (and really, this is true with just about all breed enthusiasts) do not WANT our breed to become popular. We're still recovering from the poodles' reign of popularity decades ago, which resulted in the glut of profit-bred, poor-quality dogs we're still seeing today. We LIKE demand to stay on the low side, because that means that there's less incentive for backyard breeders and puppymillers to crank them out. I believe that, as of this year, Labrador Retrievers have surpassed the poodle's record for consecutive number of years in the #1 popularity spot in America, and all you have to do is open your local paper and see the dozens of listings for cheap Labs from backyard breeders to see the consequence of popularity.

 

[camjac]

There is the glut of labs in our area, too. The other sad thing that I have been seeing is all of the breeds that are now being mixed with poodle to make them "hypoallergenic". It is really kind of disgusting to see all of these wonderful breeds that they are crossing and charging big $ for. Even a pet store in our area advertises these crosses and is selling them for $2500. My MOL recently purchased a labradoodle and was telling me that is it non shed and it will act like a lab. This is what people are buying into. Well, is sheds, ALOT. Everyone needs to be informed about what they are buying and not buy into "it will look like this and act like this." How do they know? I have to say that I really do love the poodle breed (this is my first) and we are in obedience classes now and will hopefully be trying for his CGC title. They are very quick on the commands and they really just want to please. Such a lovely misunderstood breed!

 

[camjac]

Sportees - he really is a camera hog and LOVES to have his picture taken (so does my son BTW) can you tell!

 

[SportTees]

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[Oblio13]

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How much for shipping? My dog'll eat labs, too.

 

[SportTees]

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How much for shipping? My dog'll eat labs, too.

My poodle could beat your dog up on the playground anyday

 

[freerange freaks]

I think we have the worlds dumbest poodle. Everyone here keeps talking about how smart their dogs are and that's why we bought a poodle in the first place. This is the stupidest dog on the face of the earth. Yah, yah, no hair, great with the kids, quiet dog in the house has enough energy to keep up outside is trainable BUT has no sense!!

I grew up with working dogs. Grandfather was a conservation officer with a Lab at his side always. Started search and rescue when I was a kid (had several German Sheppards). Now I race sleddogs (Alaskan Mutts) and I have the smartest Border Collie in the whole world. They all were/are able to form a connection with their handler. It was almost like a sixth sense the dogs were able to read cues that you didn't even know you were giving off. The poodle needs everything spelled out for him. He can follow and command but he can't think for himself. He's a total spaz.

 

[SportTees]

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Poodles want to please sometimes over thinking things
working dogs want to obey